Radio Operation and IT Officer

Duties

• Safety and Security Management:
• Actively supporting Johanniter's values and shaping the work of the mission security team in line with these values
• Support the implementation of the country's security strategy in line with Johanniter's overall strategy
• Communication:
• Communication/monitoring of daily movements, making radio contacts with the baseline and producing a daily radio protocol report
• Ensure daily management of telecommunication equipment
• Ensure correct and complete charging of VHF, HF, satellite phones, cameras and GPS batteries
• Participate in the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment on the bases
• Ensures the implementation of communication SOPs during the movement and follows up on the implementation of the developed movement plan
• Record messages in the radio logbook
• If necessary, act as a relay between the bases and/or the teams
• Monitor the position of teams in the field and when travelling in town
• Personnel and Training:
• Training teams in the use of equipment and communication procedures (cell call, scanning, radio alphabet)
• Information Technology:
• Provide IT support to the team including laptops installations, minor repairs, server monitoring, creations/requests of emails, shared folders etc.
• Provide relevant advice on matters relating to IT
• Support IT related procurement
• Safeguarding: Contributes actively to the implementation of the JIA Code of Conduct

Requisites

• Professional Qualification and Experience:
• Technical college degree or bachelor’s degree; Master degree would be an asset
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Radio operations and IT
• Knowledge of security SOPs and related issues
• Skills:
• Full working proficiency in English and Portuguese (written as well as spoken)
• Good reporting and writing skills
• Previous experience working with an NGO or UN-organization is a strong asset
• Structured and independent work mode
• Knowledge on the humanitarian principles
• Team player
• Good abilities to support and orient a team
• Able to perform well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Previous experience monitoring staff movement, radio and IT installations

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• We strongly encourage applications from women and people with physical disabilities Attention: This Job Description is dynamic and can be adapted. The worker is obliged, in addition to the tasks mentioned above, to fulfill at the order of his supervisor other tasks that belong to his character at his post or that are necessary due to operational needs
• It is an employee's responsibility to protect those who come into contact with our organization and to exemplify the highest standard of ethical behavior, regardless of race, religious belief or national origin. This includes the employee's responsibility to promote appropriate behavior and to report any inappropriate behavior that may harm those in our organization's care and that may damage Johanniter's credibility
• Remuneration: As per JIA Mozambique salary scale, 70,000.00 MZN gross per month
• Position subject to funding